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Due to inclement weather, the Library will be closed until 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 19, 2019.

If conditions have not improved by that time, the Library may remain closed all day.

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*The library elevator is currently out of order. Access to the lower level, until further notice, is available via the stairs only. If you need assistance obtaining a book from the lower level please do ask for assistance at the Circulation Desk. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.*

*Please note that we are aware of any inconsistencies and issues currently on the website. We are currently working to fix all problems.*

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Technology

3D Printer

APLD now has a 3D Printer! Users can create a 3D object and submit it to the library to have it printed. Compatible software is installed on the computers in both the adult and children's labs to use to create an object to print. Our printer uses PLA filament which is very sturdy and biodegradable.

Files must be submitted via email, SD card, or USB drive. We are not responsible for any loss of information, loss of the drive/card, or damage incurred if you leave your personal SD card or USB drive in the library's possession.

The printer will only print objects in a single color

Projects will need to have a printing time of 4 hours or less.

Cost per project is based on the number of meters of filament used on the print job and the current market price of filament.

Projects are printed on a first come, first served basis and will be coordinated by the Antioch District Library staff. When your project is printed successully and ready for pickup, library staff will contact you.

Roku Sticks

APLD has added a new way for you to watch movies! The library is now circulating Roku Sticks. The Roku's are preloaded with many movie titles the library owns and Netflix. Currently we have eight Roku Sticks preloaded with Adult and Juvenile movies (Ratings from G - R) and two Roku Sticks preloaded with Juvenile movies (Rated G, PG, and TV-Y).

Borrowers must be 18 years or older.

Hold a valid Antioch District Library card.

Borrowers may only borrow one Roku at a time.

Borrower must have a high-speed Wifi connection at home to use a Roku Stick.

Borrower must have a TV with an HDMI port to use a Roku Stick.

Connect to WiFi

APLD offers free, open Wi-fi for any device that has a wireless network card. Simply enable the DHCP capability in the TCP/IP settings and have the device obtain an IP automatically and your device will recognize our wireless system, called APLD. The wireless network is available only during business hours of the library.

Wireless Printing

The library offers wireless printing from any device with Internet access. From a computer, click to submit your print jobs to our coin operated printers. Select the black or color printer, enter your name to identify your print jobs, indicate what you want to print, send the job to the processor, click print and within 45 seconds the jobs show up on the print release stations in the library.

Accessing Your Print Job

Walk over to one of the 2 coin operated print release stations in the library, enter the name you used above, select your print job, enter the appropriate money and take your prints. Printing in black only is $.10 per page and color printing is $0.50 per page. Wireless printing does not offer double-sided jobs.

Need to print from your phone or tablet? No problem!

Android and Apple both offer a PrinterOn App. For instructions on using the apps, following the directions provided below.

Computer Labs

We provide two computer labs, one for adults/teens located on the lower level and one for children on the main floor in the Children’s Department.

There is a one hour time limit on all computers. If no one is waiting, time can be extended in 30 minute increments.

Users should bring a flash drive to save their work.

8 GB Flash Drives may be purchased from the Circulation Desk on the main floor for $4.00. Size and price of flash drives fluctuates with the current market.

Upon reboot of any public use computer, any work not saved to removable media, browsing history, etc. will be deleted from the computer and cannot be restored. We ask our patrons to please save their work and save often.

Filters are in place on all public use computers. Only patrons 18 years old or older using the Adult Lab may request to have the filter turned off while they are using the computer.

All public use computers have antivirus software installed for browsing security.

Adult/Teen Computer Lab

The Adult Computer Lab has 14 computers plus 1 computer available for use in a private study room. Several lab computers also have flatbed scanners attached. Young children are not permitted in the Adult/Teen Computer Lab. If you have small children and need to use a computer, we will be happy to let you into the study room with the computer.

Software installed on the Adult Lab Computers include:

Multiple Internet browsers

Microsoft Office 2010

Open Office

Adobe Reader

Picasa

Adobe Photoshop Elements 12

Winway Resume

Gimp 2

Blender

Kodu

Windows Movie Maker

Aptana Studio 3

Notepad ++

Comic Life

APLD offers computer classes for free in various programs throughout the year and one-on-one help from our Computer Coaches. To find out what we are offering, visit the Events Calendar and signup today!

Children’s Computer Lab

Located on the main floor in the Children’s Department, it is available for children under age 13. Our internet filtering software blocks many inappropriate sites, but does not replace parental judgment and what each family considers suitable for each child. Children under the age of 6 must have a caregiver assist them.

Software installed on the Children's Lab Computers include:

Multiple Internet browsers

Microsoft Office 2010

Open Office

Adobe Reader

Blender

Gimp 2

Scratch 2

Kodu

Alice 3

Audacity

The Children’s Lab also contains four iPads for Early Literacy use. The iPads are preloaded with many Early Literacy themed apps picked by the Children's Department staff and appropriate for ages 5 and younger.

Netbooks

Netbooks are available for check out at the Adult Reference desk for use within the building to Antioch Public Library District cardholders over the age of 18. Borrowers must show an ID and library card to check out a netbook. Netbooks can be used all day during library business hours.

When netbooks are rebooted any work saved locally, browsing history, etc. is deleted off the machine. Antivirus software is installed on the netbooks for browsing security.

Scanning Station

APLD has a Scanning Station located on the lower level of the library outside the adult lab. The scanning station includes a flatbed book scanner with a beveled edge to allow for books to lay flat and a single sheet scanner that can scan up to 20 pages double-sided.

Scans can be done in black or color and can be saved in various formats.

Scan to printer is $.10 for black per page and $.50 for color per page.

Scanning to any other method is free.

E-Readers

APLD offers Kindle Paperwhite eReaders to Antioch District Library cardholders to check out and take home. These Kindle Paperwhites are preloaded with titles purchased by the library. Patrons can read from the selection preloaded or download a book from MyMediaMall. Borrowers must be 18 years old and have an Antioch District Library card. The Kindle Paperwhites circulate for two weeks and can be renewed if no one else is waiting. Paperwhites are also available with teen titles and childrens titles preloaded.

Digital Microfilm/fiche Reader

In our history room on the lower level, we also have a Microfiche Viewer available for use. The library has reels of film from Antioch News and Antioch Review newspapers for the years 1888-2008 (some editions may be missing). Users are able to print articles found on the film.

Faxing

The library has two faxing capable machines available for public use. One machine is located on the main floor right inside the entrance. The second machine is located on the lower level just outside the adult lab, also known as the Scan Station. Faxing from either location is $1.00 per page.

Mobile Hotspots

APLD is now circulating Mobile Hotspot units for you to use anywhere! Service is provided over Verizon’s network. Connect up to 10 devices at once including your laptop, smartphone, tablet, or any other device with WiFi capabilities to get Internet access. Use it at home or on the road!

Borrowers must be 18 years or older.

Hold a valid Antioch District Library card.

Borrowers may only borrow one Mobile Hotspot unit at a time.

Devices will check out for three weeks at a time and are renewable if no one is waiting.

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